Pope Park, Hartford

#52 among attractions in Hartford

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Facts and practical information

Pope Park is a public park in Hartford, Connecticut that was originally landscaped by the Olmsted Brothers. The park was donated to the city in 1895 by Colonel Albert Augustus Pope for use by his employees and city residents. Colonel Pope was the founder of Pope Manufacturing Company which built both automobiles and bicycles including the Columbia bicycle. The park was landscaped by the Olmsted Brothers design firm in 1898. In its original form, the park consisted of 90.5 acres laid out in three sections. Today it still contains its original pond and grass lawns. ()

Elevation: 82 ft a.s.l.Coordinates: 41°45'21"N, 72°41'55"W

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30 Pope Park DrFrog HollowHartford United States

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Day trips

Pope Park – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: XL Center, Mark Twain House, Connecticut State Capitol, Harriet Beecher Stowe Center.

1.4 miNE
Sport venue, Sport, Arenas and stadiums
XL Center, Hartford
37 min walk • The XL Center, nestled in the heart of downtown Hartford, Connecticut, stands as a premier sports and entertainment destination in New England. This versatile arena, with its expansive seating capacity, hosts a diverse range of events, from high-energy hockey games...
0.8 miN
Museum, History museum, Gothic Revival architecture
Mark Twain House, Hartford
21 min walk • The Mark Twain House, nestled in the heart of Hartford, Connecticut, stands as a testament to the life and legacy of one of America's most celebrated authors. This distinctive museum offers visitors a glimpse into the personal and professional world of Samuel Clemens...
1 miNE
Historic building with a gold dome
Connecticut State Capitol, Hartford
27 min walk • The Connecticut State Capitol is located north of Capitol Avenue and south of Bushnell Park in Hartford, the capital of Connecticut.
0.8 miN
Museum, History museum, Historical place
Harriet Beecher Stowe Center, Hartford
20 min walk • The Harriet Beecher Stowe House is a historic house museum and National Historic Landmark at 73 Forest Street in Hartford, Connecticut that was once the home of Harriet Beecher Stowe, author of the 1852 novel Uncle Tom's Cabin.
1.1 miNE
Theater, Concerts and shows, Performing arts
The Bushnell Center for the Performing Arts, Hartford
27 min walk • The Bushnell Center for the Performing Arts is a performing arts venue at 166 Capitol Street in Hartford, Connecticut. Managed by a non-profit organization, it is marketed as Connecticut's premier presenter of the performing arts.
0.9 miN
Church, Sacred and religious sites
Cathedral of St. Joseph, Hartford
25 min walk • The Cathedral of St. Joseph in Hartford, Connecticut, United States, is the mother church and seat of the Archdiocese of Hartford. Dedicated on May 15, 1962, it stands on the site of the old cathedral which had been destroyed in a fire. It is located on Farmington Avenue just outside downtown Hartford.
0.6 miSE
Church, Spiritual
Trinity College Chapel, Hartford
15 min walk • The Trinity College Chapel is a Collegiate Gothic structure built in 1933 on the campus of Trinity College in Hartford, Connecticut. It was designed by Philip H. Frohman of the firm Frohman, Robb and Little, who also designed the National Cathedral in Washington D.C.
0.6 miSE
Nightlife, Cinema
Cinestudio, Hartford
15 min walk • Cinestudio is an independent film theater located on the campus of Trinity College in Hartford, Connecticut. The theater is a single-screen venue with a seating capacity of approximately 485, a classic McKim, Mead & White design from 1935.
0.5 miW
Church
Grace Episcopal Church, Hartford
13 min walk • St. Paul's Methodist Episcopal Church, known more recently as the Templo Sion Pentecostal Church, is a historic church at 1886-1906 Park Street in Hartford, Connecticut, United States. Built in 1900, it is a good example of Romanesque Revival design.
0.6 miNE
Bridge
Building at 83–85 Sigourney Street, Hartford
17 min walk • 83–85 Sigourney Street in Hartford, Connecticut was an Italianate style double brick house. Built in 1865, it was the oldest surviving residential building on the southern part of Sigourney Street in the city's Asylum Hill neighborhood.
0.9 miNE
Museum, History museum, Library
Connecticut State Library, Hartford
24 min walk • The Connecticut State Library is the state library for the U.S. state of Connecticut and is also an executive branch agency of the state. It is located in Hartford, Connecticut directly across the street from the Connecticut State Capitol.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Pope Park?

Nearby attractions include Saint Anthony Hall, Hartford (11 min walk), Saint Anne/Immaculate Conception Parish, Hartford (12 min walk), Grace Episcopal Church, Hartford (13 min walk), Trinity College Chapel, Hartford (15 min walk).

How to get to Pope Park by public transport?

The nearest stations to Pope Park:

Bus

Parkville Station (8 min walk)
Sigourney Street Station (17 min walk)

Train

Hartford (33 min walk)